Detector tests up to three LEDs simultaneously

Testing the on/off status of up to three LEDs simultaneously was demonstrated at Southern Electronics 2017, courtesy of the LED detector from Ingun. The LED detector consists of three phototransistors to test LEDs from 420 to 1130nm, three fibre optic cables, each approximately 300mm long,

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Plastic choices include medical manufacturing

Tackling the most challenging aspects of tight tolerance technical injection moulding and sub-assembly manufacture, White Horse Plastics (WHP) greeted engineers, specifiers and buyers over the three days of the Southern Manufacturing show this year. The company showed visitors the full spectrum of manufacturing services offered.

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3D printer support for all needs and budgets

3D printers were front and centre on the Cadventure stand at Southern Manufacturing 2017 The company offers a range of 3D printers to fulfil a variety of needs from conceptual models, form and fit to final pre-production quality. It also offers a full bureau service.

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RF power amps a speciality

Electronics manufacturer, Acturus, showcased its specialisation in RF power amplifiers for the defence, medical and general commercial sectors at Southern Electronics 2017. The firm undertakes sub-contract PCB assembly and test for SMT and through-hole electronic assemblies, using its own, automated placement machine and RF test

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Hybrid laser debuts

At Southern 2017, Technifor exhibited its new Hybrid laser for the first time. Describing itself as a world leader in the design and manufacture of dot peen, scribe, engraving and laser marking equipment for the aerospace, automotive, medical, general engineering, and oil and gas industries,

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Enclosures demonstrate home automation options

A range of products developed specifically for the home automation sector were highlighted by Hitaltech at Southern 2017. As climate/lighting control screens become an ever more common feature of the home, Hitaltech exhibited the lower profile terminal blocks and sleek enclosures that make discreet wall

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Connector means error-free assembly

Connector developments were the focus of the Yamaichi Electronics stand at Southern Electronics 2017, as it showcased the latest developments in its push-pull circular connector series Y-Circ P connector range. Now, in addition to the B series, which is sealed to IP50, there is also

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Duo demonstrates machining expansion

Two machines were demonstrated live at the Matsuura stand at Southern Manufacturing 2017, the MX-330 PC10 and the Muratec Murata MT100iT2 (pictured). The new MX-330 PC10, five-axis machine is equipped with 10 pallets and 90 tools. The company anticipates high demand, announcing two machines were

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Are you seeing RED?

The Radio Equipment Directive (RED) has been in force since June 2016. From 13 June 2017, radio equipment placed on the European market must comply with the Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU. All radio equipment that is placed on the market from 13 June 2017 must

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